USA/ SONAMA/NAPA

Question 1

Where is Sonama County located in California?

Answer 1

West of Napa Valley.
93 km long
38 km wide

Question 2

Which AVA is shared between Napa and Sonama?

Answer 2

CARNEROS!
(Los Carneros in Napa)
Home of outstanding Chardonnay,Pinot Noir and TM sparkling wines!

Question 3

How is Carneros influenced, name the most notable coolest areas?

Answer 3

*Sonama Coast and Russian River Valley are greatly influenced by fog and cooler tempe from the Pasific Ocean,
and proximity to the (San pablo & San Francisco Bay!

Question 4

Name the sub-appellations of Sonama AVA? (5)

Answer 4

Carneros
Sonama Valley
Russian River Valley
Dry Creek Valley
Alexander Valley

Question 5

Which grape varieties are best known for Sonama AVA?

Answer 5

Zinfandel
Cab Sauvignon
Merlot
Bordeaux blends
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Sauv Blanc

Question 6

Name the largest AVA within Mendocino County?

Answer 6

Anderson Valley-well known for Pinot Noir and Riesling!

Question 7

Name a well known red wine produced in Mendocino County?

Answer 7

Kendall-Jackson-Zinfandel

Question 8

Who is the well known Champagne producer, that produce sparkling wine within Mendocino County?

Answer 8

Roderer Estate!
owned by the Champagne producer Roderer!

Question 9

What you know about Central Valley?

Answer 9

*Divided into the Sacramento Valley to the north, and the larger San Juaquin to the south!

Question 10

Name an important wine feature within Central Valley?

Answer 10

E&J Gallo Winery-the second largest wine producer in the world!